Sr Software Engineer (Project Hire)

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain APIs and services for internal and external-facing applications
• Develop and support applications using cloud-enabled solutions (AWS)
• Write high-quality, maintainable code with test coverage
• Support sustained delivery demand, including major product refreshes or launches
• Participate in peer code reviews and collaborate to uphold coding standards
• Implement front-end features in coordination with backend systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions
• Support and troubleshoot existing systems to maintain uptime, production releases, and issue resolution
• Required Skills:
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in software development
• Full stack engineer with strong cloud, API, and UI capabilities
• Angular (components, RxJS, state management)
• Node.js (Express/NestJS)
• Java 17+, microservices, Spring Boot, REST APIs
• AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Aurora)
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
• UI and API testing (JUnit, Postman)
• Strong debugging skills, production readiness, and partner integration experience
• AI Skills: LLM/Generative AI experience (RAG, prompt design, guardrails)
• Agentic AI development (one or more: Amazon Q/Kiro, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude)
• Python scripting for automation and AI/ML integration
• Comfortable working in an Agile environment
• Proficient in modern development practices and tools, with a strong desire for continuous learning and skill development
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Collaboration with Product, QA, and engineering partners
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering practical solutions
• Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic work settings and changing priorities
• Commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code
• Required Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education and experience)
• Job Posting Segment:
• DX Technology
• Job Posting Primary Business:
• Tech Delivery, Platforms, & Core Systems
• Primary Job Posting Category:
• Software Engineer
• Employment Type:
• Full time
• Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
• Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• Date Posted:
• 2026-06-03

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Sr Software Engineer (Project Hire) Req ID: 10150093 Job Description: At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join the Payments and Accounting Technology team, which delivers secure, auditable, and modern commerce platforms for both guests and cast. This team plays a critical role in enabling seamless transaction experiences that directly support Disney's financial operations and P&L. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, AI-enabled problem solver who enjoys building high-quality systems and tackling complex technical challenges. This role focuses on enhancing and supporting the growing digital footprint with 100+ acquisition and retention placements spanning Parks, Cruise Line, and Disney Store Payments, deeply integrated with the Disney Payments ecosystem, Chase applications, and Disney Visa Instant Credit, in a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Manager of Technology. This is a Project Hire role with a duration 2 years. Please note that this role is not open to sponsorship of any kind at this time. (i.e.: OPT, H1B, TN).

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